Queen of Icepacks replied to BrisketRN's topic in School
I work at a private school and was able to get free Auvi-Q's this year. I requested them for the first time this year because I am still waiting for epipens and my current stock ones have
Queen of Icepacks replied to stephrooth's topic in School
Same as the teachers. 7:30-3:30, students are here from 7:55 till 3:15, and staying until 4:30 on Wed for Professional Development. And no I am not usually included in the
Queen of Icepacks replied to BluebellRN's topic in School
I had a student a couple of weeks ago that hurt her wrist at home. Good range of motion, no swelling. She returned for several days requesting ice for pain, which I reported to the parents. After 1...
Queen of Icepacks replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
Most of the action plans that I got this year have drastically changed the use of Diphenhydramine. Almost all want the epi given if the student is having symptoms to a know allergy. They are not...
Queen of Icepacks replied to nmr79's topic in School
I really don't mind not getting recognition for Nurses week but I am starting to really resent not getting a lunch break. Not only do I not get a break but lunch is free and considered one of our...
Queen of Icepacks replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School
Not sure what program OldDude uses but we are using Magnus and the students check themselves in when they arrive. We also use Nurse slips. The teachers will not allow the students back in the...
Queen of Icepacks replied to ceelopez12's topic in School
Earlier this year I had a student who had fever and vomiting at drop off. The student had gone home the day before with vomiting. The Mother not only did not pick him up for the entire day she...
Queen of Icepacks replied to marsbar37's topic in School
You are obviously not stupid since you made it through Nursing School and passed your boards. If you have doubts about your ability working by yourself will be a terrible choice. You will drive...
Queen of Icepacks replied to River Song, RN's topic in School
I have a cheap pencil bag with a zipper closure (from the dollar store) for each student with an epipen or inhaler. Each bag is about the size of 1/2 of a sheet of paper. There is enough room for...
Queen of Icepacks replied to ArryOtter's topic in School
I have given B12 Shots for a friend at her house. I also made it clear that I was doing this as a friend not has her nurse. I also gave heparin shot to my Mother as my Father was not comfortable...
Queen of Icepacks replied to mommynurse890's topic in School
I only leave the office during school hours if there is an emergency that can not come to me. We have a very large campus with many buildings, we often need to use the PE golf carts if students are...
Queen of Icepacks replied to Amethya's topic in School
Please don't make those of us who are new to the site feel bad about contributing. What I hate about School Nursing is the isolation. This site was really making me feel that I am not out there...
Queen of Icepacks replied to Amethya's topic in School
I too was hesitant to jump in here but for the person with basic CPR AED the Red Cross no longer even checks pulses. CPR is to be started for the unresponsive patient that is not breathing. If you...